The actress and her sister Antonia have expressed their heartfelt gratitude for the outpouring of love and support they have received following the passing of their mother, Janelle Ann Kidman, at the age of 84.
- September 13, 2024
AceShowbiz - In a moving Instagram post on Thursday, September 12, Nicole Kidman shared three photos of her mother alongside a heartfelt message. She expressed her deep appreciation for the messages of condolences and respect for their privacy during this difficult time.
The news of Janelle's passing was first shared by "Babygirl" director Halina Reijn at the Venice Film Festival on September 7. Kidman was forced to leave the festival early after learning of her mother's death. She was also absent from the film's North American premiere in Toronto.
In her acceptance speech for the Best Actress award at the Venice Film Festival, where she won for her role in "Babygirl," Kidman paid tribute to her mother's unwavering support and guidance. She expressed her gratitude for having had the opportunity to share her name through Halina and acknowledged the heartbreaking collision of life and art.
Numerous celebrities took to social media to express their condolences to Kidman and her family. Lenny Kravitz, Rose Byrne, Lily Rabe, Michelle Pfeiffer and Naomi Watts were among those who left messages of support.
In a 2020 interview, Kidman revealed that her mother's own dreams of a career shaped her determination to pursue her own path. Janelle encouraged her daughters to carve their own paths, providing Kidman with the foundation for her successful career.
Kidman is a close-knit family, with her husband Keith Urban and their children, Sunday Rose, Faith, Connor, and Isabella. She spoke in 2021 about the importance of family relationships in her life, emphasizing the deep bonds she shares with them.
